The College Info Geek Podcast: Study Tips & Advice For Students

In this episode, we talk about where to live after graduation, how many classes to take in a day, and how to earn a few more stripes for your resume. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Fluent in 3 Months What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) Aline Lerner's blog post that mentions side projects Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review!

In this episode, we answer 5 questions on starting your own business. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business, by Josh Kaufman Side Hustle Nation 207: How to Use Video and YouTube to Grow Your Business, with Thomas Frank Fizzle Lynda.com Udemy What It Takes to Open a Coffee Shop (Ep. 114) Buffer Tom's original interview with Leo Widrich From College To Successful Startup With Leo Widrich from Buffer (Ep. 2) Startup Weekend Listen Money Matters Jedi Councils – No Star Wars Spoilers, I Promise (Ep. 89) The Happiness Equation, by Neil Pasricha The Happiness Equation (Ep. 117) The Equal-Odds Rule: Massive Effort, Occasional Success How to Learn to Code (Ep. 106) How to Learn a New Skill Quickly: A 4-Step Process Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you

In this episode, we talk about using Twitter professionally, paying attention to lectures, and managing online accounts. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Community January topic request thread How Twitter Helped Me Take Myself Seriously What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) CGP Grey video with Tom's Total Annihilation footage Tom's skill development video on How to Adult 10 Minute Mail How Apple and Amazon Security Flaws Led to My Epic Hacking Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review!

In this episode, we talk about emailing professors, asking for letters of recommendation, and keeping track of what you study. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Wunderlist How to Create a Study Space in Your Room What We Learned from Reading "Deep Work" (Ep. 140) Asana LinkedIn Martin's love letter site for Flying Hippo Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review!

In this episode, we talk about staying productive when sick, keeping up with your schedule, and remembering things from previous classes. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Community @TomFrankly on Twitter How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition Anki Evernote Never Run Late Again: 5 Tips for Becoming an On-Time Person Beeminder Pomodoro Poker What We Learned from Reading “Deep Work” (Ep. 140) Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review!

In this episode, we talk about some of the lessons we learned reading Cal Newport's "Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World." Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Advice With Cal Newport (Ep. 35) So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love, by Cal Newport FiveThirtyEight How to Be Lazy and Still Get a Ton of Work Done Neal Stephenson books Neal Stephenson --- Why I Am a Bad Correspondent Cold Turkey Cold Turkey Writer Cold Turkey Writer: An App that Forces You to Write by Blocking All Distractions The 33 Strategies of War, by Robert Greene Beeminder Finish Up Weekend Startup Weekend Treehouse Lynda.com Beats Studio Wireless Headphones Bose QC 35 Wireless Headphones Essential Books for Students Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources p

In this episode, we talk about the importance of reading, the art of the introduction, and how to manage your productivity systems on the road. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Deep Work, by Cal Newport Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) Marcus Aurelius’ Advice on Dealing with Negative People Harry Potter Film Concert Series MacBook Keyboard Super Hero Stickers The Ultimate Networking Guide for Introverts Michael Scott doing a Mike Tyson impression Reddit TIL post concerning Iceland, Books, and Christmas Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review!

In this episode, we talk about when to build a personal website, how to find time to be creative in college, and entrepreneurship. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Tom's Impossible List Joel Runyon's Impossible List thomasjfrank.com martinboeh.me The Ultimate Guide To Building A Personal Website Namecheap Deep Work, by Cal Newport Cold Turkey From College To Successful Startup With Leo Widrich from Buffer (Ep. 2) Buffer Guest Post: How Students Can Use Twitter Like A Boss How to be a Startup Co-founder and a Student – with Leo Widrich Beeminder The College Info Geek Community Thomas on Twitter Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You

In this episode, we talk about which types of jobs to go for in college, how to read more outside of class, and how to think quickly on your feet. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The 4 Hour Body, by Tim Ferriss Goal-Setting, Grit, and Impossible Lists (Ep. 43) This Dude is Winning at College… (Ep. 44) Stefano's post about cold showers The College Info Geek Community Thomas on Twitter Google Goals The 33 Strategies of War, by Robert Greene Brain.fm Episode about Brain.fm Codecademy Bus driving into coffee shop Anki How to Remember More of What You Learn by Leveraging the Spacing Effect italki Packing for Mars, by Mary Roach Finding a Part-Time Job in College (Ep. 67) Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get

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In this episode, we talk about becoming more flexible in the job market, dealing with frustration, and building a better vocabulary. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Cool hat College Info Geek Community Tom on Twitter Episode where we talk about love letter sites Smashing WordPress: Beyond the Blog, by Thord Hedengren A Book Apart Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport FiveThirtyEight Existential Comics SMBC Video about taking strategic breaks How to Remember More of What You Learn by Leveraging the Spacing Effect The Horologicon: A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language, by Mark Forsyth The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language, by Mark Forsyth Debate.org LessWrong /r/changemyview Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with t

In this episode, we talk about fighting the robot within, managing email, and how we plan out our days. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: 27 Lamest Superheros and Villains College Info Geek Community on Reddit Thomas on Twitter Martin on Twitter Meetup The Productivity Project, by Chris Bailey 5 Lessons I Learned from "The Productivity Project" by Chris Bailey What Happened When I Moved My Company to a 5-hour Workday Essentialism, by Greg Mckeown Inbox Zero on 43 Folders How Captain America Helped Me Go From 97 Unanswered Emails To Inbox Zero unroll.me Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review!

In this episode, we talk about how to start your own YouTube channel. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: How to Start Your Own Podcast (Ep. 133 How to Produce High Quality Videos for Under $1,000 Fizzle Lynda.com Thomas Frank - Video Production Shortcuts - How to Make Great Videos in Less Time (from FinCon) How To Actually Stop Wasting Time On The Internet Cold Turkey Writer: An App that Forces You to Write by Blocking All Distractions Sony NEX-5N Sony Alpha a6000 Bokeh Wistia Wistia DIY Lighting A 4-Step Process For Making Every Day Productive Caddicarus on YouTube JonTronShow on YouTube SpaceHamsterGames on YouTube Is College Worth It? Use The Tony Hawk Method To Find Out How To Use Habitica (Formerly HabitRPG) To Build Strong Habits And Hack Your Motivation Stop Saying, “I Don’t Feel Like It.” Sean McCabe video that mentions audio vs video quality Jenny Nicholson - Suicide Squad Sales Pitch Aperture DJI Osmo Handheld Camera AlphaMconsulting on YouTube Canon 70D Aperture of the human eye Che

In this episode we talk about what it takes to create and launch your own podcast. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Tom on Snapchat Martin on Twitter So You Want to Start Your Own Blog (Ep. 125) Magnetic Memory Method Podcast 9 Life-Changing Books (Ep. 96) Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions (Ep. 100) From College To Successful Startup With Leo Widrich from Buffer (Ep. 2) The Art Of Promoting Yourself (Ep. 4) A Conversation with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan (Ep. 75) Pocket Casts Hardcore History Cortex Hello Internet Gilmore Guys Jimquisition Giant Bombcast Listen Money Matters Criminal Serial 99% Invisible The Truth Welcome to Night Vale Philosophy and Love and Stuff (Ep. 107) What It Takes to Open a Coffee Shop (Ep. 114) Skill Building, Project Planning, and DIY (Ep. 123) Shure SM7B Dynamic Microphone Rode NTG4 Plus Shotgun Microphone Mackie PROFX8V2 Mixer Adobe Audition Simplecast Audio-Technica ATR2100 USB Dynamic Microphone Blue Yeti Opinion Podcasting Mobile Podc

Karen Christian from O-Chem Study Group talks about how to improve your study tactics for math and science classes. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: O-Chem Study Group O-Chem Study Group on YouTube O-Chem Study Group Facebook group BACON Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review!

Meeting someone for the first time can be an extremely nerve-wracking experience. Here are 7 tips to help you stay calm, cool, and confident. Read the full article here: https://collegeinfogeek.com/calm-nerves-meeting-new-people/

Jenny Blake talks about the art of the pivot, travel pilots, and her new book. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One, by Jenny Blake Building the Skill of Adaptability in Your Career with Jenny Blake (Ep. 24) So Good They Can't Ignore You, by Cal Newport Kevin Kelly on Techno Literacy, Systems Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality Listen Money Matters Choose Yourself, by James Altucher Happy Launch Day!! Pivot for the Podcast: James Altucher Interviews Jenny Evernote Scrivener Smartcuts, by Shane Snow Extra Pack of Peanuts with Travis Sherry Momentum Crew How to Land Your Dream Internship (Ep. 129) Pivot Toolkit Pivot Pilot Resources Nomad List airbnb South By Southwest Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this ep

This narration introduces the idea of learning techniques, and why they're more useful and scientifically valid than the traditional idea of learning styles. Read the full article here: https://collegeinfogeek.com/learning-styles-vs-techniques/

In this episode Thomas takes on a live Q&A session with Simon Clark and Jamie Miles. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Original stream on YouTube How to Become an Adult – An Evening Chat with My Friends Simon and Jamie (Ep. 77) The College Info Geek Newsletter Simon's YouTube channel Life at the 900-Year-Old University (Ep. 108) Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, by Yuval Harari The Ultimate Guide To Budgeting In College Strengths Finder Ultimate Study Music Playlist Simon's study playlist Listen Money Matters Learning Disability Resources Simon on Twitter Tom on Twitter Jamie on Twitter Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) Yo

Author Tam Pham talks about what it takes to get the internship you've always wanted. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: 97 Actions You Should Take to Become THE Person Companies Want to Hire How to Network, by Tam Pham How to Land Your Dream Internship, by Tam Pham Confessions of a Recruiting Director, by Brad Karsh TamPham.co Tam Pham on Twitter Resources and Tools for Students Tam's podcast episode spiritually featuring Thomas Tam's podcast episode aurally featuring Thomas Outside of the Classroom Podcast Mixergy Lynda.com Monster CareerBuilder Email Hunter (now just Hunter) Clearbit CRM (Customer Relationship Management) WayUp Intercom Airtable Accompany Charlie App Personal Spreadsheet CRM Hustling, Connecting, and Winning with Gary Vaynerchuk (Ep. 8) I Will Teach You to Be Rich Adam Ruins Everything - Why Most Interships Are Actually Illegal Recession Proof Graduate, by Charlie Hoehn WhoWorks.At Chrome Extension (which doesn't exist anymore) I Want to Fly with Hippos How to Stand Out If